Moldovan deputy prime minister meets with deputy Secretary General of European external action service

Chisinau, 10 July /MOLDPRES/ – Deputy Prime Minister Gheorghe Balan received the deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service, Jean-Christophe Belliard, today, the office for reintegration policy’s information and media communication service has reported.

The Deputy Prime Minister informed the European official about the latest developments in the Transnistrian settlement process.

Gheorghe Balan referred in particular to the evolution of format "5+2" negotiations, work of the sectorial working groups, te socio-economic situation in the region, as well as certain aspects of the dialogue between Moldova and the EU.

The Deputy Prime Minister reiterated that the current concern of the Moldovan authorities was to contribute to improving the living conditions of the population of both banks of the Dniester and to identify positive solutions to the urgent problems they were facing.

Deputy Prime Minister also noted that the efforts of Moldova have been aimed at identifying a comprehensive political solution, respecting Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, providing for a special legal status for the Transnistrian region.

At the end of the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister thanked the European official for the increased interest in the Transnistrian issue and the constant support that the EU has offered to Moldova.